Levi
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Family Law Attorney Kim Picazio will be on the show to discuss the custody battle over Lisa's half brother. Here is the link to listen: http://tobtr.com/s/2555781
Family Law Attorney Kim Picazio will be on the show to discuss the custody battle over Lisa's half brother. Here is the link to listen: http://tobtr.com/s/2555781
BBMGood show Levi and Kim.
It will be very interesting to see if Ms. Raim follows through on this custody order. If she does and Jeremy and Debbi don't want to answer questions about Debbi's actions on the night Lisa disappeared and/or a history of leaving the children unattended (or any other negative behavior) because it would incriminate them in a possible criminal case, taking the 5th could result in Jeremy losing custody. This is what I understood Kim to be saying. Sounds similar to the spot Terri Horman was backed into in regards to Kyron's disappearance. She chose to take the 5th and hasn't seen her baby girl in over a year. Luckily for the baby girl, a fit bio parent wanted and was awarded custody of Kyron's half sister.
In this case, Ms. Raim might not get custody since she hasn't seen her son in so long and may have issues of her own. A judge would want to know why and also would need Ms. Raim to prove fitness to take custody.
I could see this getting ugly with possibly Jeremy taking the 5th and the judge possibly deciding neither parent is fit (assuming Ms. Raim does indeed have issues of her own). At that point, I wonder if Debbi is determined to be the biggest concern, whether Jeremy would choose to answer questions and separate from Debbi in order to show his commitment to his son, or if the poor boy would be placed elsewhere (hopefully with a willing and able family member).
Lots of thoughts based on the information gleaned from tonight's show. Thanks.
P.s. I too wondered if someone whispered in Ms. Raim's ear to take this action as a way to get information regarding Lisa's case...
BBM
Looks like you caught the part were Kim Picazio said that a custody depo would be like free discovery for LE.
I personally don't think JI will have to plead the 5th, because he can be pretty easily accounted for. Working hard for his family, left children with a woman who even her ex in laws consider a good mom. Came home ot crisis, presumably no involvement or time chunks to answer to.
He may, though, have to separate from DB to keep him. I have a feeling he will do what he needs to do- even if that's what he needs to do.
BBM
Looks like you caught the part were Kim Picazio said that a custody depo would be like free discovery for LE.
I'm not sure what your asking, but I don't see anything immediate happening with this custody issue. According to family law attorney Kim , CPS would be involved if their was any immediate concern or danger.That was my first thought when I read about it. I posted somewhere 'This might bring out a whole lot of info LE doesn't want out yet' It it's EMERGENCY custody papers does that mean it will be immediate or can the judge deem it non emergency with minimum info?
I'm not sure what your asking, but I don't see anything immediate happening with this custody issue. According to family law attorney Kim , CPS would be involved if their was any immediate concern or danger.
She did say that. She also said that CPS may be investigating, but we just don't know. I kinda think we would have heard something, but there have been a couple of recent cases where we heard nothing until siblings were removed.
I pray not only for the best possible outcome for Lisa, but her brothers too. If Jeremy's son is removed, his mom may not be fit herself. We know nothing except she didn't see him for years. A judge will want to know why. She will be scrutinized just as hard, or harder, than Jeremy and Debbi who have some very heavy hitters in the legal field acting as their "advocates" and "consultants". I do think Jeremy seems to have a close family who would be willing and able to care for his son if it came down to it. I don't know so much about Debbi's family's fitness or willingness if her son was removed per CPS (not saying they wouldn't/couldn't, just haven't seen them like we did the Irwins early on). I hope someone in her family would be deemed fit and willing. But, I'm jumping ahead here. This may not even get too far.
JMO...
Slightly O/T, I did not hear show, but above discussion about JI or DB taking the 5th led me to wonder....
With Jeremy and Debbie not being married, do you think the court would allow marital privilege to apply in any criminal charges (if/when eventually) brought against one or the other re Baby Lisas disappearance?
As a matter of public policy, have/do courts (esp. Missouri) extended this privilege to unmarried couples w. bio-babies/children, to promote intimate-partner harmony?
If so, anybody ready to put money on whether a court would allow the privilege to attach, where one member of the couple is still married to someone else?
Thanks in advance to those offering the benefit of their legal expertise on these questions.
 
(Anyone curious about or not familiar w. this principal, which is based on the policy of encouraging spousal harmony, and preventing people from having to condemn, or being condemned by, their spouses, google wiki spousal privilege for a quickie explanation.)
Slightly O/T, I did not hear show, but above discussion about JI or DB taking the 5th led me to wonder....
With Jeremy and Debbie not being married, do you think the court would allow marital privilege to apply in any criminal charges (if/when eventually) brought against one or the other re Baby Lisas disappearance?
As a matter of public policy, have/do courts (esp. Missouri) extended this privilege to unmarried couples w. bio-babies/children, to promote intimate-partner harmony?
If so, anybody ready to put money on whether a court would allow the privilege to attach, where one member of the couple is still married to someone else?
Thanks in advance to those offering the benefit of their legal expertise on these questions.
 
(Anyone curious about or not familiar w. this principal, which is based on the policy of encouraging spousal harmony, and preventing people from having to condemn, or being condemned by, their spouses, google wiki spousal privilege for a quickie explanation.)
Slightly O/T, I did not hear show, but above discussion about JI or DB taking the 5th led me to wonder....
With Jeremy and Debbie not being married, do you think the court would allow marital privilege to apply in any criminal charges (if/when eventually) brought against one or the other re Baby Lisas disappearance?
As a matter of public policy, have/do courts (esp. Missouri) extended this privilege to unmarried couples w. bio-babies/children, to promote intimate-partner harmony?
If so, anybody ready to put money on whether a court would allow the privilege to attach, where one member of the couple is still married to someone else?
Thanks in advance to those offering the benefit of their legal expertise on these questions.
 
(Anyone curious about or not familiar w. this principal, which is based on the policy of encouraging spousal harmony, and preventing people from having to condemn, or being condemned by, their spouses, google wiki spousal privilege for a quickie explanation.)
Levi did ask about this on his show. Family law attorney Kim Pieazio stopped him in his tracks and said no. Simple reason being their not married. Not sure how to answer your other questions.
I bumped the legal question/lawyer thread if you have any legal questions. Link is below.Slightly O/T, I did not hear show, but above discussion about JI or DB taking the 5th led me to wonder....
With Jeremy and Debbie not being married, do you think the court would allow marital privilege to apply in any criminal charges (if/when eventually) brought against one or the other re Baby Lisas disappearance?
As a matter of public policy, have/do courts (esp. Missouri) extended this privilege to unmarried couples w. bio-babies/children, to promote intimate-partner harmony?
If so, anybody ready to put money on whether a court would allow the privilege to attach, where one member of the couple is still married to someone else?
Thanks in advance to those offering the benefit of their legal expertise on these questions.
 
(Anyone curious about or not familiar w. this principal, which is based on the policy of encouraging spousal harmony, and preventing people from having to condemn, or being condemned by, their spouses, google wiki spousal privilege for a quickie explanation.)
I personally don't think JI will have to plead the 5th, because he can be pretty easily accounted for. Working hard for his family, left children with a woman who even her ex in laws consider a good mom. Came home ot crisis, presumably no involvement or time chunks to answer to.
He may, though, have to separate from DB to keep him. I have a feeling he will do what he needs to do- even if that's what he needs to do.
I bumped the legal question/lawyer thread if you have any legal questions. Link is below.
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